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Plug and Play (PnP) is a capability developed by Microsoft for its Windows 95 and later operating systems that gives users the ability to plug a device into a computer and have the computer recognize that the device is there. The user doesn't have to tell the computer. In many earlier computer systems, the user was required to explicitly tell the operating system when a new device had been added. Microsoft made Plug and Play a selling point for its Windows operating systems. A similar capability had long been built into Macintosh computers.
With Microsoft's participation, Plug and Play has been replaced by an open, industry standard, Universal Plug and Play (UPnP), which uses internet protocols for seamless device plug-in.
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What does Plug and Play for external hard drives mean?
plug and play external devices are simply that, you plug them, the computer detects them and you can use it right away. Basically the same as Plug and Play for internal hardware. The computer can be running while you plug the hard drive in and the computer will recognize it and start installing drivers, if needed. Then you can use, or "Play" with what you just plugged in.
How do i play music in your earphones and not out loud on your computer?
plug earphones into your computer....
What do you call the technology that makes is possible that you to not have to turn your computer off when you want to insert a USB device into your computer?
It is called P&P aka Plug 'N' Play/ Plug And Play/ Plug & Play/however you prefer to type it.
What has the author Kevin Ready written?
Kevin Ready has written: 'Plug & Play Vbscript' 'Plug-n-play JavaScript' -- subject(s): World Wide Web, JavaScript (Computer program language), Plug and play (Computer architecture)
How do you make your computer find your flash drive?
Usually just plug the flash drive into the computer. A flash drive is a Plug-and-Play device, meaning you can plug the device into the computer and the computer will detect the device without having to reboot.
Can you plug your Nintendo 3DS to a computer and play or can you only play it on the device?
Only on the device.
With the Plug and Play standard adding hardware to your computer becomes easier?
Yes, With a "Plug & Play" device, you just plug the device into your computer in most cases and it works within a few seconds of you plugging it in without the user having to do anything.
Why do I need a computer plug in on my computer never needed it before?
It depends what the plug-in is. If it's something like Adobe Flash Player - the computer needs that, in order to play animations on some websites.
What is an indication that a device is Plug and Play?
If you read the description on the packaging of the device it will indicate if it is plug and play or not. The abbreviation would say it is PnP. Also if it doesn't indicate it if you just plug the device into your computer and are able to use it that also indicates it is plug and play.
What feature automatically configures a new hardware component to the computer?
Plug and Play.
Explain with examples the term plug and play and give the features it incorporate?
Plug and play refers to the capability of a device to work immediately after being connected to a computer or network without requiring manual configuration or installation of drivers. For example, USB flash drives and external hard drives can be plugged into a computer, and they are automatically recognized and ready for use. Key features of plug and play include automatic device detection, ease of installation, and user-friendly operation, allowing users to seamlessly integrate new hardware with minimal effort.
How sync works on iPod?
When you plug your iPod into your computer, there is a sync option with iTunes. How it works is it puts everything on your iTunes into your iPod.
